NZS 8134.0:2008

Health and disability services Standards - Health and disability services (general) Standard

This document has been re-assessed by the committee, and judged to still be up to date.

NZS 8134:2008 Health and disability services Standards is mandatory for those health and disability service providers that are subject to the Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001. This Standard is also mandatory for relevant service-based contracts that receive health funding. Where this Standard is not a requirement, its application will promote good and safe practice by providers for consumers. NZS 8134.0:2008 Health and disability services (general) Standard contains general and reference information for the NZS 8134:2008 Health and disability services Standards, including definitions and the audit framework. It should be read in conjunction with Parts 1, 2, and 3. NZS 8134 Parts 0 to 3 are sold as a loose-leaf set, for use in a binder. Each part can also be purchased separately.

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Supersedes

NZS 8134:2001 as of 01/06/2009
NZS 8141:2001 as of 01/06/2009
NZS 8142:2000 as of 01/06/2009
NZS 8143:2001 as of 01/06/2009

Publishing information

Status: CURRENT

Published: 07/10/2008

Pages: 42

Committee: P8134:2007

References

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Other References:

Ministry of Health. New Zealand disability strategy. Wellington: Ministry of Health 2001.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ‘Guideline for hand hygiene in healthcare settings: recommendations of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee and the HICPAC/SHEA/ APIC/ IDSA Hand Hygiene Task Force.’
Mental Health Commission (1998). Blueprint for mental health services in New Zealand: How things needs to be. Wellington: Mental Health Commission 1998.
Ministry of Health. He korowai oranga: Maori health strategy. Wellington: Ministry of Health 2002
Age Concern New Zealand Incorporated. Promoting the rights and well-being of older people and those who care for them (An Age Concern Resource Kit). Wellington: Age Concern New Zealand Incorporated 1992.
Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses. AORN standards recommended practices and guidelines 2007. Denver: AORN 2007.
Drinka T J K. & Clark P G. Health care teamwork: Interdisciplinary practice & teaching. Westport CT: Auburn House 2000.

Citations

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Health And Disability Services (Safety) Standards Notice 2008

Ministry: Ministry of Health
Section: 3

Citation Context:
This notice approves ... Health and Disability Services Standards NZS 8134:2008, comprising - (a) Health and Disability Services (General) Standards, NZS 8134.0:2008 ...

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